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Related Items: Download Momentum™ Workflow Chart (PDF) ScanMaster Trapping Color Proofing			ABDick Momentum™ Workflow The ABDick Momentum™ Workflow is a system of hardware devices and software modules designed to take you seamlessly through the pre-press process and onto the press. It’s an integrated, flexible solution that can be customized to fit your particular production environment. At the core of the ABDick Momentum Workflow is the powerful PrintersRIP which is included with every DPM digital platesetter. Based on Harlequin ScriptWorks®, this RIP processes digital documents with speed and precision. It supports both PDF and PostScript® workflows, or simply “printing” from native applications on your Mac or PC. Sophisticated technology in the RIP and the DPM ensures high quality polyester plates are delivered with excellent halftones, crisp type and sharp line art for beautiful printed results. We offer several DPM models that share similar features and benefits. The difference lies mainly in the size of plate produced. Select the one that’s right for the press(es) you use. Set up the characteristics (gripper, dot gain, screening, etc.) once for each press, then enjoy perfectly imaged, cut-to-size, press-ready plates every time. Adding optional modules increases functionality. Choose from color-managed proofing, trapping and calculating initial ink key settings for ABDick presses equipped with calibrated ink fountains. If you receive hardcopy or pre-printed originals, ScanMaster™ System easily handles those jobs. In our ongoing effort to help printers increase productivity and profit potential, we will continue to develop new, effective ways to streamline production in the ABDick Momentum Workflow.
Click image for larger version.			ABDick Ink Key Estimator (IKE) ABDick further automates the printing process with our new Ink Key Estimator software, IKE. IKE is an optional module in the ABDick Momentum™ Workflow. It works within the Printers RIP on a DPM to streamline the process of setting initial volumes of ink on ABDick offset presses equipped with our new calibrated ink fountains. With IKE, a job gets the best coverage using the least amount of ink – promoting a high quality image with less set-off and faster drying times. Once installed, IKE reads light and dark areas in each color separation of a job, and based on the image data, estimates the proper settings for each ink key. This way, ink settings can be made before a single sheet has run through the press. IKE’s results are shown on a printout which an operator uses as a guide when setting ink keys. If adjustments are made during the run, the new values can be noted and saved with the job information. This allows for quick, consistent re-runs. IKE also determines the optimal ink fountain roller sweep (duration ink is applied) which controls the overall ink densities. Patented features in our new calibrated ink fountain make it the first system to allow an operator to manually set the ink keys on a non-automated ink fountain – and get accurate results. Traditionally, large press manufacturers have used CIP4 data to drive expensive motorized ink fountains. ABDick developed this system to allow small format printers to achieve similar benefits but at a fraction of the price.
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